Our betting experts at Ace Football preview the Serie A match between Bologna and Spezia. Keep reading to get the latest team news, stats and betting tips.
Round 20 of the new Serie A campaign sees Spezia visit Bologna this coming Friday. The visitors hope to get a result at Stadio Renato Dell’Ara to boost their chances of avoiding another relegation battle.
The current difference in the Serie A standings between the two teams clashing at Stadio Renato Dell’Ara on Friday is five points.
Form: Bologna vs Spezia
Bologna Form
In the last three outings, Bologna beat Udinese by 1-2, lost 1-0 against Lazio, before drawing 1-1 with Cremonese. The Red and Blues won three of their previous six matches at Stadio Renato Dell’Ara in the Serie A. They drew two and suffered one defeat, scoring ten goals to five against.
Spezia Form
In their last three matches, Spezia won 0-1 win against Torino, lost 5-2 against Atalanta, and lost 0-2 against Roma. In their last six away matches in the Serie A, The Little Eagles won twice, while also recording zero draws. They endured four defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying ten goals conceded and four scored.
Betting facts for Bologna and Spezia
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Bologna and Spezia. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Bologna have scored in 17 of the last 18 home matches
- In 11 of the last 12 Bologna home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Bologna matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Bologna have not lost 12 of the last 14 home matches
- Bologna have scored in 13 of the last 15 matches
- Spezia have conceded in 13 of the last 15 away matches
- In 9 of the last 11 Spezia away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Spezia have scored in 11 of the last 13 matches
- In 4 of the last 5 Spezia away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Spezia have scored in the last 5 away matches in a row
Players in form: Bologna vs Spezia
Having scored just once lately in the Serie A, Marko Arnautovic will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Spezia hope M’Bala Nzola can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of four Serie A goals in his last six Serie A games.
Betting markets: Bologna vs Spezia
Full-time result
Bologna won six of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, drawing two and losing two as well. Spezia won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew zero and lost seven in this run. Bologna have not lost to Spezia in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Bologna scored first in six of their last ten home games. Interestingly, Spezia scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Bologna were first on target in six of their last 10 outings and have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Spezia.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Bologna’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of two goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten outings for Spezia, who managed to score two times in those matches.
Betting tip: Bologna vs Spezia
Here we present a free betting tip for this Serie A match. The prediction is formed as a conclusion based on the abovementioned stats and facts for Bologna and Spezia.